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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 690.90 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 690.90 and 135.97 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 690.90 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/690.90 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 690.90 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 93,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,941.67/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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